It depends. It depends on the amount taken and the length of time it is continued. Common effects include weight gain, bruisability and infection risk. There are other issues which are more likely associated with long term use.
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May not be. This may depend on what you are being treated with and for what. We sometimes see joint complaints from tapering perdnisone. That means as the dose drops joints can hurt. This is called steroid withdrawalrheumatism. You need to discuss this with your physician.
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Ok combo. The two drugs are not known to interact. That's the good news.
The bad news is that you appear to be sensitive to drugs in general, and just because interactions are not known does not mean you will avoid side effects.
So, in this case, you can be as confident as ever that you'll be fine, but remain vigilant whenever starting a new drug and do not hesitate to contact your physician or pharmacist.
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Yes. Chronic high dose steroid adminstration is an animal model for accelerated again: osteoporosis, thin skin, loss or muscle on the extremities, weight gain on the middle, diabetes, ashd, increased blood pressure, cataracts, thinning hair, etc. I believe they should be used only as low dose as possible for the shortest period possible. Streroids save many lives when used properly.
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It depends. It depends on the amount taken and the length of time it is continued. Common effects include weight gain, bruisability and infection risk. There are other issues which are more likely associated with long term use.
Read more...

May not be. This may depend on what you are being treated with and for what. We sometimes see joint complaints from tapering perdnisone. That means as the dose drops joints can hurt. This is called steroid withdrawalrheumatism. You need to discuss this with your physician.
Read more...

Ok combo. The two drugs are not known to interact. That's the good news.
The bad news is that you appear to be sensitive to drugs in general, and just because interactions are not known does not mean you will avoid side effects.
So, in this case, you can be as confident as ever that you'll be fine, but remain vigilant whenever starting a new drug and do not hesitate to contact your physician or pharmacist.
Read more...

Yes. Chronic high dose steroid adminstration is an animal model for accelerated again: osteoporosis, thin skin, loss or muscle on the extremities, weight gain on the middle, diabetes, ashd, increased blood pressure, cataracts, thinning hair, etc. I believe they should be used only as low dose as possible for the shortest period possible. Streroids save many lives when used properly.
Read more...